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Immigration— Work the Problem!
Episode 586
Every nation needs immigrants. At the same time, every nation needs a wise immigration policy. The incendiary rhetoric of our news cycle our population trapped in black-and-white thinking, unable to …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Putin Delusion
Episode 585
America’s conservative movement is being seduced by the strongman myth. As Vladimir Putin escalates his war on Ukraine, U.S. leaders like Donald Trump echo his rhetoric, turning their backs on democr…
Published on 5 months ago
Fixing College Football
Episode 584
College football is in a downward spiral. Wealthy universities are buying their way to dominance, while teenage athletes sign multi-million-dollar deals, fueling a culture of greed and imbalance. Now…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Creativity Crisis
Episode 583
According to a well-known analytical tool, creativity has been declining since the 1990s. This is likely because we are over-scheduled and over-stimulated. In this episode, Stephen recommends what yo…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
9 Billion for Harvard?
Episode 582
Where federal money goes, federal control follows. Listen in as Stephen talks about what the Trump administration is requiring of Harvard in order to restore $9B in funding. Is it reasonable? Is this…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Slaying Worry
Episode 581
Money. Politics. Our loved ones’ money and politics. If we believe the news, the world is falling apart, and we worry about it all. So how do we cope? How do we confront and overcome worry? Stephen t…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Extreme Damage
Episode 580
We are losing the ability as human beings to hold two competing thoughts at the same time. Instead we choose one of two sides – black or white, good or evil – without nuance. Then we sacrifice oursel…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The White House Fight and the Kurds
Episode 579
In this episode, Stephen gives his take on two controversial news events. One is the weirdest White House meeting he can remember in American foreign policy. The other is an encouraging breakthrough …
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Ukraine and Valor
Episode 578
Trump has called Zelensky a dictator and accused him of misusing American funds. What is really going on in the Ukrainian/Russian war? Who is the aggressor? Do we know how to have enemies? Listen in …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Losing Hollywood
Episode 577
In yet another example of how institutions as we know them are being remade, keep your eye on Hollywood. Even before the LA Fires, many observed Hollywood in a freefall. Listen in as Stephen talks ab…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago